Lecht Mine, Coire Buidhe and Carn Mor
Tue, 17 June 2025 @ 09:30 - 15:30
A mainly off-path walk to up the Corbet Carn Mor taking in a wealth of induistrial, cultural and natural heritage from historic mines to blanket bogs.
Join Ranger Rob Cochrane to explore the unique industrial, cultural and natural heritage of Coire Buidhe, and bag the Corbet summit of Carn Mor in the process!
Meeting at the Well of Lecht carpark, we will set off along the historic smuggling route up onto Carn Dulack, above Coire Buidhe. As we climb we will have a fantastic birds-eye view of the historic Lecht Mine and the associated earth works, which provide an insight into how industrialisation rapidly changed the face of this part of Moray.
Once up high, we’ll leave the path behind and traverse a broad ridge which gradually climbs up through an impressive montane blanket bog. On a sunny day we will be treated to an impressive display of Odenata (damsel and dragonflies) as well as sightings of some unique and highly specialised botany and bird life.
With expansive views at out backs on a clear day, we will then branch off onto the main summit ridge of the ladder hills to tag the broad peak of Carn Mor (804m)- the highest point on Glenlivet Estate, and a Corbet. From here we can look down on mosaic of land uses, showcasing the true diversity and value that Moray’s rural economy contributes to Scotland.
From here we’ll turn back on ourselves and make our way south, towards the expansive view of the North Cairngorms, before decending back into Coire Buidhe via an off-path route. We will then end the day by visiting the historic Lecht Mine workings themselves before making out way back to the cars.